Dylan Coty

4212 E Los Angeles Ave

Simi Valley, California, 93063
(805)-298-3139
dylan.c.coty@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
● Film and Television Production: Wide-ranging knowledge of film and
video projects from inception to completion. Effective at organizing and
coordinating shoots; experienced using production equipment. Ability to write
and edit scenes, treatments, and scripts; competent in video editing.
● Administration and Communication: Able to work well both in groups
and independently. Demonstrated leadership skills while serving as Vice
President and subsequently President of School’s Video Production program
during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. Able to prioritize and
organize workloads to meet strict deadlines; train and support team members.
Capable of establishing and maintaining working relationships with
management, groups, and staff.
● Technical Proficiencies: Adobe Premiere Pro, Celtx, Adobe Photoshop, MS
Office, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects.
Blackmagic Design Digital Video Cameras, Canon Digital Video Cameras.
● Strengths and Accomplishments: Hard working and creative;
demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and objectives. Good work ethic. Served
as Director, Writer, and Editor for multiple award-winning student films.

EDUCATION
Santa Susana Magnet High School, Simi Valley, CA
Certification in Humanities and TV & the Art of Film, June 2022
● Honors: summa cum laude (GPA: 4.25)

SELECTED PROJECTS
Writer / Director / Editor Director of Photography / Editor

‒ “Wifi” - Award Nominated Short Film ‒ “Pencil Bandit” - Award Nominated

‒ “In Cold Blood” - Digital Short Film ..Short Film
‒ “Clone Alone” - Award Winning Short ‒ “Last Breath” - Digital Short Film
Film
‒ “Blue Circle” - Award Winning Short Film Director of Photography
‒ “The Escape” - Award Winning Short Film ‒ “Hey Siri” - Award Winning Short Film
‒ “Before Your Eyes” - Digital Short Film ‒ “Senor Pumpkin” - Digital Short Film
‒ “Birth of a Salesman” - Award Winning
Short Film
‒ “Time Bomb” - Award Winning Short
Film

4212 E Los Angeles Ave #107, Simi Valley California, 93063 (805)-298-3139 dylan.c.coty@gmail.com
AWARDS
– Council Award of Excellence in Photography for “Heros in Plain Sight” 2018-2019
National PTA Reflections Program.
– District Award of Excellence in Photography for “Heros in Plain Sight” 2018-2019
National PTA Reflections Program.
– Nominated: “Best 1 Minute Intro Short” for “Wifi” at 2019 Filmstock Film Festival.
– Nominated: “Best Art Direction” for “Pencil Bandit” at 2019 Filmstock Film
Festival.
– Council Award of Merit in Film Production for “Clone Alone” 2019-2020 National
PTA Reflections Program.
– Official Selection for “Blue Circle” at the 2020 All American High School Film
Festival, the large
– Council Award of Excellence in Film Production for “The Escape” 2020-2021
National PTA Reflections Program.
– District Award of Excellence in Film Production for “The Escape” 2020-2021
National PTA Reflections Program.
– State Award of Merit in Film Production for “The Escape” 2020-2021 National
PTA Reflections Program.
– Santa Susana High School Student of the Quarter for exemplifying the
characteristics of a 'skilled' student.
– Nominated: “Best Screenplay” for “Birth of a Salesman” at 2021 Filmstock Film
Festival.
– Winner: “Best Drama” for “Blue Circle” at 2021 Filmstock Film Festival.
– Official Selection for “Birth of a Salesman” at the 2021 All American High School Film
Festival, the largest student film festival in the world.
– Official Selection for “Birth of a Salesman” at the 2021 YellowHammer Film Festival.
– Official Selection for “Blue Circle” at the 1:11 High School Film Festival 2021.
– Official Selection for “Blue Circle” at the EB Indie Film Festival 2021.
– Official Selection for “Blue Circle” at the Visionaries Film Festival 2021.
– Official Selection for “Blue Circle” at the ZOOM Film Festival 2021.
– Winner: “Best High School Short Film” for “Birth of a Salesman” at the Copa
Shorts Fest 2021.
– Official Selection for “Birth of a Salesman” at the Visionaries Film Festival 2021.
– Council Award of Excellence in Film Production for “Time Bomb” 2021-2022
National PTA Reflections Program.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE
– Volunteer Work with the Boy Scouts of America: From 2014 up to the present.
– Volunteer Work with the Simi Sunrise Rotary Club: From 2017 up to the
present.

4212 E Los Angeles Ave #107, Simi Valley California, 93063 (805)-298-3139 dylan.c.coty@gmail.com